NPCA’s Writing on National Parks

• Blog Post 5 Ways Zinke Can ‘Pivot’ for Parks Oct 2018 | By Theresa Pierno Last May, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told environmental leaders that he would make a “grand pivot” to prioritize conservation over energy development, but we’re still waiting to see him follow through. NPCA’s president and CEO offers 5 concrete steps he can take right now to make a measurable difference for our national parks.
• Blog Post Vacation with Ghosts in These 10 Deserted Park Towns Oct 2018 | By Jennifer Errick Enjoy the spookiest time of year in one of the many abandoned towns that dot scenic national park landscapes around the country. 
• Blog Post A National Ballpark Oct 2018 | By Nicolas Brulliard Only one national park site in the country includes a baseball stadium. And no, it's not Nationals Park.
• Press Release Momentum Continues to Address National Park Maintenance Needs Oct 2018 Congress takes another step towards addressing our national parks' maintenance needs. 
• Policy Update Position on S. 32, S. 483, S. 569, S. 941, S. 1403, S. 1522, S. 2160, S. 2809, S. 2831, S. 2870, S. 2889, S. 3176 & S. 3287 Oct 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the SenateEnergy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of a Business Meeting scheduled for October 2, 2018.
• Policy Update Position on S. 3172, Restore Our Parks Act Oct 2018 NPCA submitted the following position to members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for October 2, 2018.
• Press Release Group Lawsuit Challenges Oil and Gas Lease Sales on Public Lands in Colorado and Utah Sep 2018 Development of the leases threatens public health and nearby Dinosaur National Monument.
• Press Release Court Ruling Continues the Saga to Protect Badger-Two Medicine Near Glacier National Park Sep 2018 “Time does not erase the original error, and there is no statute of limitations for correcting this assault on lands sacred to the Blackfeet Nation” -- NPCA's Michael Jamison
• Press Release House Advances Package of Bills Aimed at Eliminating Species Sep 2018 "We must not gamble with the future of America’s wildlife and wild lands." 
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 4644, H.R. 5727 & H.R. 6784 Sep 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to members of the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for September 26, 2018.
• Policy Update Position on the Expanded Wildlife Extinction Package Sep 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands ahead of a hearing scheduled for September 26, 2018.
• Press Release Grizzlies Saved: Court Stops Trophy Hunt of Yellowstone’s Iconic Bears Sep 2018 Judge rules that the Trump Administration unlawfully removed federal protections for Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzly bears.
• Press Release Forest Service Calls for Protecting Yellowstone's Doorstep from New Mining Threats Sep 2018 The Forest Service recommends protecting 30,000 acres of public lands near Yellowstone from new mining development proposals. 
• Press Release More Wolves Coming Soon to Isle Royale National Park Sep 2018 National Park Service announced the first phase of its plans to introduce wolves at  Isle Royale.
• Press Release Fighting for Clean Air: Groups Sue EPA Over San Joaquin Valley Pollution Sep 2018 NPCA and others are suing the EPA over its failure to enforce deadlines covering state air quality plans in the San Joaquin Valley and nearby Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
• Press Release Momentum Builds to Address National Park Maintenance Needs Sep 2018 House Natural Resource Committee moves Restore Our Parks and Public Lands Act forward to address $12B in repair needs at America's national parks.
• Press Release Congress Passes Water Resources Bill to Benefit National Park Waterways and Restoration Projects Across the Country Sep 2018 Bill will advance projects that improve the health of waterways in and around America’s national parks.
• Policy Update National Parks Second Century Action Coalition Sep 2018 The National Parks Second Century Action Coalition is a national coalition dedicated to promoting the protection, restoration, and operation of the National Park System to benefit the health and well-being of current and future generations.
• Press Release Voyageurs National Park Threatened by Plans to Allow for Toxic Mining Sep 2018 Even small amounts of contamination from this toxic mining will threaten public health and the park's fish, plants, wildlife and entire ecosystem for decades to come. 
• Blog Post Get on a Boat: Tips for Choosing a Responsible Cruise Sep 2018 | By Jared Dial It's hard to beat the convenience and simplicity of a cruise, but when it comes to sustainability, the industry has a bad reputation. Fortunately, this fast-growing sector offers responsible options, too. Here are issues to consider and questions to ask when researching a boat-based adventure.
• Policy Update Position on H.R. 5420 & H.R. 6678 Sep 2018 NPCA submitted the following positions to the House Natural Resources Committee ahead of a markup scheduled for September 5, 2018.
• Press Release David Vela Nominated for Director of the National Park Service Aug 2018 | By Angela Gonzales If confirmed, Vela would bring nearly three decades of public service expertise to the position.
• Blog Post Federal Government Unleashing a Flood of Oil and Gas Leases in the West, Leaving Parks Surrounded Aug 2018 | By Nicholas Lund NPCA worked with an aerial photographer to document the spectacular beauty and serious threats to five national parks in the Southwest where oil and gas development is rapidly encroaching on the landscape.
• Blog Post Following the Spirit of Tie Sing Aug 2018 | By Dennis Arguelles A group of seven men trekked for miles through smoky skies and sweltering heat to reach the top of a mountain honoring a man who influenced the history of our national parks — but who few people have ever heard of. Here’s why these committed park lovers want to make sure Tie Sing’s legacy is remembered.

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